Updated at 12:36 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Kamana'o, Grice, Rodrigues named UH Bonham winners
Advertiser Staff
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The Bonham Award, named after the late assistant athletic director, is University of Hawai'i athletics' most prestigious honor. It is given annually to the top male and female senior student-athlete who "best exemplifies the ideals for which Jack Bonham stood for in the areas of athletic excellence, academic achievement, public service, leadership and character."
The announcement was made at the annual Scholar-Athlete Breakfast at Stan Sheriff Center.
Kamana'o, an 'Iolani graduate, carries a 3.47 grade point average in communications while volunteering for numerous public service activities. She is only the second Rainbow Wahine to earn four All-America honors (after 1997 Bonham winner Angelica Ljungquist). The most decorated setter in the program's rich history, she finished her career seventh on the NCAA career assist list and led the 'Bows to NCAA regionals all four years.
Grice was a four-year starter and two-time WAC all-defensive team selection. She ranks second on the school's blocks lists. Grice has committed herself to a multitude of community service activities and is also heavily involved in student government the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. A double major in political science and history, Grice will attend Notre Dame Law School in the fall.
Rodrigues, a Kaua'i High graduate, has battled back from arm problems that forced him to miss two seasons. A sociology major minoring in American studies, he is 7-2 this season with a 3.25 earned run average. Off the diamond, the Koloa native is among several baseball players who make regular visits to the Shriner's Hospital, in addition to serving as counselor for various camps.
Top Team Scholar-Athletes
Baseball: Richard Olsen
Men's Basketball: Stephen Verwers
Women's Basketball: Pam Tambini
Cheerleading: Kelvin Lam
Cross Country/Track & Field: Annett Wichmann
Football: Kenny Patton
Men's Golf: Cody Pewarchuk
Women's Golf: Dale Gammie
Sailing: Rebecca Marbardy
Soccer: Taryn Fukuroku
Softball: Julie Franklin
Men's Swimming & Diving: Jaime Sohn
Women's Swimming & Diving: Mia Broden
Men's Tennis: Sascha Heinemann
Women's Tennis: Kana Aikawa
Men's Volleyball: Lauri Hakala
Women's Volleyball: Jessica Keefe
Water Polo: Jaime Aoki
Previous Bonham Award Winners
2006—Alfred Reft, volleyball; Allie Rowe, golf
2005—Chad Owens, football; Jennifer Warnock, sailing
2004—Michael Kuebler, basketball; Melissa Villaroman, volleyball
2003—Costas Theocharidis, volleyball; Kate Judd, softball
2002—Predrag Savovic, basketball; Molly O'Bryan, sailing
2001—Nerijus Puida, basketball; Andrea Nishioka, water polo
2000—Dan Robinson, football; Raylene Howard, basketball
1999—Michael Dartt, baseball; B.J. Itoman, basketball
1998—Naveh Milo, volleyball; Nani Cockett, basketball
1997—Carlton Oswalt, football; Angelica Ljungquist, volleyball
1996—Clint Kuboyama, football; Tania Brunton, basketball
1995—Jason Olive, volleyball; Brandi Brooks, volleyball
1994—Jarinn Akana, basketball; Melanie Azama, basketball
1993—Travis Sims, football; Daniele Haia, softball
1992—Shawn Ching, football; Heidi McElhanney, swimming
1991—Dane McArthur, football; Patti Su'a, softball
1990—Jeff Ball, baseball; Judy Mosley, basketball
1989—Amosa Amosa, football; Sandra Budd, swimming
1988—Guy Farrow, swimming; Reydan Ahuna, volleyball
1987—None; Susan McDaniel, diving
1986—Michael Beazley, football; Susan Hlavenka, volleyball
1985—Joe Lileikis, swimming; Andrea Hawcridge, swimming
1984—None; Rose Thomas, tennis
1983—Larry Goeas, football; Joy Minaai, tennis
1982—Brandan Kop, golf; Gillian Cooper, tennis
1981—Blane Gaison, football; None
1980—Dean Dunn-Rankin, tennis; Bonnie Gouveia, volleyball
1979—Ron Nomura, baseball; Jane Zukaitis, tennis
1978—Harris Matsushima, football
1977—Gerald Ako, baseball; Alex Kaloi, football
1976—Marilyn Moniz, women's volleyball
1975—Gene Caranza, men's gymnastics
1974—Joey Estrella, baseball
UH began honoring a male and female athlete in 1979.
